Sices DST4601/PX User manual

Filename: EAAM019704EN.docx
Rev. 04 Date: 08/05/2013
ID Document: EAAM0197
Product: DST4601/PX

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1. Definitions................................................................................................................3
2. Front Panel...............................................................................................................3
2.1 Selector (ref. to fig. 1)...........................................................................................4
2.2 Pushbuttons (ref. to fig. 1) ....................................................................................5
2.3 Indicators (ref. to fig. 1).........................................................................................7
2.4 Multifunctional display...........................................................................................8
2.4.1 Mode navigation (ref. to fig. 2)........................................................................9
2.4.2 Display area layout (ref. to fig. 3)..................................................................10
2.4.3 Top status bar (ref. to fig. 4).........................................................................10
2.4.4 Bottom status bar (ref. to fig. 5)....................................................................11
2.5 Display mode......................................................................................................11
2.5.1 Programming (P.xx) .....................................................................................11
2.5.1.1 Access codes.......................................................................................11
2.5.1.2 Setting the parameters.........................................................................12
2.5.1.3 How to input string value......................................................................13
2.5.1.4 Direct access to the previous page ......................................................13
2.5.1.5 Alarms and protection parameters .......................................................13
2.5.2 Status information(S.xx)...............................................................................13
2.5.3 Electrical measurements(M.xx) ....................................................................14
2.5.4 Engine measurements(E.xx)........................................................................14
2.5.5 PMCB(B.xx)..................................................................................................15
2.5.6 History logs(H.xx).........................................................................................15
2.6 Manual commands .............................................................................................15
2.6.1 Manual synchronization................................................................................15
2.6.2 Manual power regulation..............................................................................16
3. Special settings .....................................................................................................17
3.1 Selecting the language.......................................................................................17
4. Fuel pump (if installed) .........................................................................................17
4.1 Select function....................................................................................................17
4.2 Starting and stopping the fuel pump...................................................................18
5. Heating unit (if installed).......................................................................................18

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. NOTE: Read this manual carefully before operating the device.
(EN)
LOCKOUT - is used to indicate a fault that prevents the generator from operating and causes
automatic and immediate emergency engine shutoff.
POWER-OFF - is used to indicate a fault that prevents the generator from operating and causes the
standard automatic engine shutoff (including a cooling phase).
WARNING - is used to indicate a fault that requires the intervention of the operator without engine
shutoff.
The controls consist of a lockable selector (1) and 12 pushbuttons (2).
The front panel also has some luminous indicators (3).
KEY
1 - Selector
2 - Pushbuttons
3 - Indicators

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Selector
position
Function
OFF/RESET
PROGRAM
The generator is disabled; warnings and lockouts are cancelled.
You can program the parameters.
MAN
Gen-set is in manual mode.
Press the START button to start the engine.
Press the STOP button to stop the engine.
MCB button and GCB button for the manual control of the
commutation/switches in accordance with system SW - HW configuration.
With BUS ON, synchronization is required.
AUTO
TEST
Gen-set is in automatic mode: all the functions are controlled automatically. The
combination of the buttons START and MODE lets you
activate/deactivate the TEST mode; the STOP button lets you stop the
generator (with a lockout).
Buttons MCB and GCB let you switchover the devices (only in the TEST
mode and on the basis of the type and plant configuration).
The activation of a suitably configured external input (or receiving a given
command via SMS or from a serial port) can force the starting of the generator
and the load outlet with the network connected or with the inhibition input on
(REMOTE START).

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Pushbuttons
Function
SHIFT
Dead key. If this is pressed with another button, it changes the button function.
When the page displays HELP, holding this button down displays the
HELPmessage on the bottom status bar.
LEFT/RIGHT
Horizontal scrolling buttons. These buttons let you select the previous or next
page on the display in all modes, except in the PROGRAM and HISTORY
LOGS mode.
In the PROGRAM mode they are used to position the cursor when entering the
strings. Used in combination with the SHIFT button, it can be used to
adjust the contrast.
To lower the contrast press the combination of buttons SHIFT + LEFT
. To increase the contrast press the combination of buttons SHIFT
+ RIGHT .
UP/DOWN
Vertical scrolling buttons. These buttons let you select the multifunctional
display mode.
In PROGRAM and HISTORY LOGS mode you can scroll the menus and the
variables / settings. You can increase/decrease the value of the variable to
change the settings. Used in combination with the SHIFT button you can
scroll through the menu ten entries at a time or increase/decrease the
variables ten units at a time. During the keyboard regulation phase you can
increase or decrease the engine speed (if set to synchronized) or the power
supplied (if in power mode).
ENTER
Lets you enter the programming mode and open submenus, change a variable,
and confirm the operation. Furthermore, you can enable the HISTORY LOGS
function and open the selected log, “acknowledge” any EEPROM errors at
power-up, in the manual synchronization and power setting phase, and enable
keyboard regulation.
EXIT
In programming mode, it cancels the changes made to a variable value, brings
up the previous menu level, or exits programming mode. If it is kept pressed for
at least two seconds in any menu, you exit the programming mode retaining the
current menu position for further programming access. Use the SHIFT
button to control the fuel pump manually. Used with the MODE button, it
resets the counters and reloads the default programming parameters (in the
version with CANBUS, it also lets you force the exit from BUS OFF mode).When
used during the keyboard regulation function, it aborts the function.
GCB
Used to command the General Circuit Breaker (GCB) or changeover. The
actual function depends also on the plant configuration. In parallel mode with at
least one other source powering the BUS, if the button is pressed it activates
the fast unload ramp before the circuit breaker opens.
In case no ramp is needed, simply keep it pressed for few seconds until the
GCB is opened.

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Pushbuttons
Function
MCB
Used to command the Mains Circuit Breaker (MCB) or the changeover. The
actual function depends also on the plant configuration.
MODE
Used to acknowledge any kind of alarm and to silence the horn. Pressed at the
same time as the START button, it lets you enable/disable the TEST mode.
Used with the EXIT button, it resets the counters and reloads the default
programming parameters (in the version with CANBUS, it also lets you force the
exit from BUS OFF mode).
START
In MAN mode it is used to start the generator.
In AUTO mode it is used with the MODE button to enable/disable the
TEST state. Used with the STOP button at power up, it gives you access
to Gen-set special functions.
STOP
Used to stop the engine. In AUTO, TEST or REMOTE START mode it is also
used as a lockout. Pressed with the selector in OFF/RESET mode it runs the
LAMP TEST on all the luminous indicators. Used with the START button at
power up, it gives you access to Gen-set special functions.

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LED OFF
LED steady ON
LED flashing



Signalling
Function
ALARM

Signals at least one lockout or deactivation or unload anomaly.

Signals at least one lockout or deactivation which has not yet been
acknowledged with the “MODE/ACK” button

No lockouts, deactivations, or unload functions.
WARNING

There is at least one active warning.

Signals at least one lockout or warning, which has not yet been
acknowledged with the “MODE/ACK” button

No warnings.
INHIBIT

Signals an active inhibit command from digital input, clock/calendar
or load function

It means that the input status is active, but the set waiting time
hasn't elapsed.

It means that an inhibition command is active.
TEST

Signals TEST mode on

The TEST is enabled by a serial command, SMS, the REMOTE
TEST input function or the clock/calendar

Signals TEST mode off
SERIAL
PORTS

Indicates at least one of the two serial ports is active.

Signals that a command is being sent from one of the serial ports
(the second serial port is managed in signalling only if configured
as the COM port and not the I/O) expansion.

Indicates at least one of the two serial ports isn't active.
CAN0

Signals that the CAN0 interface is active and in ERROR-ACTIVE
mode. (J1939 or MTU)

Flashing at 25% ON signals a COM error (J1939 or MTU): the port
is in ERROR-PASSIVE mode.
Flashing at 75% ON signals a COM error (J1939 or MTU): the port
is in BUS-OFF mode.

Signals that CAN0 has been disabled.
CAN1

Signals that the CAN1 interface is active and in ERROR-ACTIVE
mode. Power Management Communication Bus (PMCB)

Flashing at 25% ON signals a COM error (J1939 or MTU): the port
is in ERROR-PASSIVE mode.
Power Management Communication Bus (PMCB)
Flashing at 75% ON signals a COM error (J1939 or MTU): the port
is in BUS-OFF mode.
Power Management Communication Bus (PMCB)

Signals that CAN1 has been disabled.
BUS LIVE

Signals BUS line ON.

Signals BUS line OFF.

Flashes at 50% if the BUS line voltage is out of tolerance range.
Flashes at 50% during the synchronization phase (opposite
sequence to MCB or GCB).

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Signalling
Function
MAINS LIVE

Mains power is OFF or MAINS SIMULATION digital input is disabled.

Mains power is ON and stable in the range of tolerance, or MAINS
SIMULATION digital input is enabled from the set time.

Flashes at 50% during transition between the previous two states.
GENERATOR
LIVE

Generator voltage and frequency are not present.

Generator voltage and frequency are present and stead within the
tolerance range.

Flashes at 50% during transition between the previous two states.
ENGINE
RUNNING

The engine is OFF.

The engine is running

Cooling phase
MCB

The MCB is open.

The MCB is closed

Flashes at 25% ON if open after a closing command.
Flashing at 75% ON if the KG is closed after an opening command.
Flashing at 50% in synchronization phase with BUS LIVE indicator.
GCB

The MCB is open.

The MCB is closed

Flashing at 25% ON if the KG is open after a closing command.
Flashing at 75% ON if the KG is closed after an opening command.
Flashing at 50% in synchronization phase with BUS LIVE indicator.
The backlight lamp is managed by Gen-set, which switches it off after a programmable time
(P.492) if no buttons are pressed in the meantime. Press any button to switch the lamp ON
again, (we recommend using the SHIFT button as it has no function when used alone).
This function can be disabled by setting parameter P.492 to 0.
The contrast can be adjusted by pressing the SHIFT + LEFT buttons to decrease
the contrast or the SHIFT +RIGHT buttons to increase it.

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The display has different display modes with various pages
.
Mode
Page identifier
Programming
P.XX
Status information
S.XX
Electrical measurements
M.XX
Engine measurements
E.XX
PMCB
B.XX
History logs
H.XX
Generally, the UP and DOWN buttons are used to navigate between the modes.
Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to display the pages in the mode.
In some modes (ex.: mode P.xx and mode H.xx) to display the pages, press
the ENTER button, and then the UP and DOWN buttons to browse the pages.
Note: If the UP and DOWN buttons have to be used to manage functions in that mode, the
ENTER button must be pressed to activate these functions, and the EXIT button should
be pressed to deactivate the same.
Fig. 2 - Mode navigation

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Fig. 3 - Display areas
The top status bar contains information on navigation and times.
The current mode is shown in the relevant field of the top status bar (1a).
The mode identifier (1a), and the page identifier (1b) identify and refer to the page so there is no
chance of error.
The display on the top status bar (1d) with left , or right arrow buttons or both, 
indicates there are other pages which can be viewed using the relevant LEFT and RIGHT
buttons.
E.01 ENGINE 03/04/06 18:23
Press.(Bar) Temp.(°C) Level(%)
Oil: xx.x –xxx.x xx.x
Coolant:xx.x –xxx.x xx.x
Fuel:xx.x –xxx.x xx.x
Actual Requested Lost
Torque (%): xxx xxx.x xxx
Speed (rpm):
xxxx
Batt.(Vdc):
xx.x
OFF |Engine stopped -
1
2
3
KEY:
1 - Status bar
2 - Data area
3 - Bottom status
bar
1
b
1c
1d
1e
1a
KEY:
1a - Mode identifier
1b - Page identifier
1c - Page title
1d - Pages to the left or
right
1e - Date and time
E.02 ENGINE  03/04/06 18:23
Fig. 4 - Top status bar

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The bottom status bar displays some information on the system status.
The operating mode (2a) is controlled by the lockable selector.
The system status (2b) displays part of the information on page S.01(status information), which is useful
for the operator, as it can be displayed also if other pages are being viewed and in other display modes.
In some pages, pressing the SHIFT button replaces the bottom status bar for the time the button is
held down with a HELP message. If the message is unavailable, the bar is cleared and restored when the
button is released.
WARNING: assigning incorrect value to one or more parameters can cause
malfunctions, damage to things and/or injury to people. The parameters must only be
changed by qualified personnel. Parameters can be protected by password (see par. Access
codes).
This mode lets you display and change the programming parameters.
Each programming parameter has a 3-digit numeric code (ex. P.101) to identify the variables
regardless of the language used.
The first line under the top status bar identifies the current menu with the menu number and the
relevant text.
A pair of numbers are displayed on the right in this line. The first indicates which entry in the menu is
selected or which page is displayed, the seconds indicates how many entries or pages can be
displayed in the current menu/submenu.
Access to the programming mode can be controlled by 4 different PASSWORD levels, which are listed
in order of priority.
1. SICES password
2. Manufacturer password
3. Installer password
4. User password
2a
2
b
2a - Operating mode
2b - System status
OFF |Engine stopped -
Fig. 5 - Bottom status bar

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Warning: If the password is lost, you can reconfigure it using a higher level
password. Contact our service centre if the “MANUFACTURER” password is lost.
In the first page (000-Access Code) of the SYSTEM menu, will ask you for the access code if one or
more passwords have been assigned.
If a password is set to 0, it is not assigned and not required.
The USER can only display and change the User Password.
The INSTALLER can change the User Password and the Installer Password.
The MANUFACTURER can change all three passwords.
SICES can display and change some critical parameters for configuring the plant, for
parallel function.
Warning: The critical parameters must not be changed by the user.
The Password setting pages are displayed in the SYSTEM menu, if the user is authorised to change
the settings.
In programming mode, when the Password is entered if the page for changing the password isn't
displayed, press EXIT to return to the previous menu and try opening the page again.
The set access code remains in the memory for about 10 minutes after programming has been
completed. After that it must be entered again to access the programming mode.
Enable the mode with the ENTER button.
Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a menu and the ENTER button to open the
same. Select the variable or submenu with the UP and DOWN buttons. Pressing ENTER
when there are no submenus, displays the page of variables for the menu entry.
The value of the variable is displayed in square brackets, for example: [400]
To change the variable, press ENTER ; the square brackets [ ] will flash. Use the UP and
DOWN buttons to change the value and press ENTER to confirm or EXIT to abort.
To change the variables, the lockable selector must be OFF. Some variables can only be changed
with the lockable selector in another position other than OFF.
If you cannot change a variable in any condition, this is shown as follows:<400>
showing that the parameter cannot be changed in this status.
To exit the programming menu, use the EXIT button.

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For some parameters you will have to set a value for the string data.
In this case, pressing ENTER makes the square brackets [ ] around the variable flash, and a
cursor appears under the first character of the string. Using the LEFT and RIGHT buttons,
you can select which character to change. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to change the
character selected. Repeat the procedure for each character that needs changing.
Use ENTER (confirm) or EXIT (abort) to end the procedure.
You can open the last programming page displayed directly. This is possible if, when exiting
programming mode, instead of going back though the menus until you exit programming, you hold
down EXIT for approximately 2 seconds.
The same is true when accessing the programming mode after Gen-set has automatically exited
programming. This is the case, if no programming operations are performed for 60 consecutive
seconds or if the lockable selector is switched to MAN or AUTO.
Protections and alarms can generally be configured using dedicated variables. Generally, the trip
time can also be configured.
Setting the trip time to 0 disables the protection.
In this way, information on the system status is provided.
You can scroll through the various pages using the LEFT and RIGHT buttons.
Page S.01 displays information on the system status. Part of this information is shown on the bottom
status bar.
The alarms page (S.02) is displayed automatically in the case of an anomaly. This page also
contains the diagnostic information on motors with the J1939 or MTU interface.
- communication status of bus.
There are three possible indications:
- ERROR-ACTIVE: normal operation
- ERROR-PASSIVE: communication is working despite faults (errors).
-BUS-OFF: Gen-set has interrupted the connection to the bus due to too many errors.

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Communication error counters display. If the cause of the malfunction has been removed, in
this page you can force exit from the BUS-OFF mode by holding down the MODE +
EXIT buttons.
- engine diagnostic codes, according to the SAE J1939 standard or MTU specifications. In the
case of the J1939 standard, when a signal is present the SPN and FMI fault's codes, the
number of occurrences (OC), a specific diagnostic code of the family of engines (DTC), and an
explanatory text are displayed. For MTU engines the SPN, FMI and OC are not shown, but the
DTC code and an alphanumeric description are always displayed.
The engine diagnostic codes are stored (even if the engine removes them) until the
yellow/red indicator light warning from CanBus is acknowledged with the MODE button.
Page S.03 reports the status of the serial communication and CAN networks. In the case of
operating errors, check the information in this page. When using a GSM modem the phone
company and radio signal are also shown.
Page S.04, as well as containing some generic information, also contains information on the fuel
pump.
Page S.05 (available only if the DICHRON expansion module or an external (SYNCHRO-CHECK)
synchroscope is installed in the system) will display a synchroscope with the main electrical BUS
and GENERATOR magnitudes, the engine speed and the phase error, otherwise the external
synchroscope is powered.
Page S.06 displays the state of the digital inputs and outputs acquired by Gen-set.
Page S.07 displays the state of the analog inputs and outputs acquired by Gen-set.
You can scroll through the various pages using the LEFT and RIGHT buttons.
This lets you display the measurements taken by Gen-set on the electric lines.
Page M.01 displays the electrical magnitudes of the generator.
Page M.02 displays the electrical magnitudes of the network or bus.
Page M.03 shows the total and phase power values, active, reactive and apparent, power factor and
energy counters of the generator.
Page M.04 is used during synchronization. If the DICHRON expansion unit is connected, a
synchroscope is also shown in this page. Using the synchroscope displayed or an external
synchroscope, with the lockable selector in position MAN you can perform the manual
synchronization (see par. 2.6.1).
Page M.05 shows the parameters used to monitor the parallel function. In this page you can change
the power supplied in the network parallel applications using the BASE LOAD and
IMPORT/EXPORT function.
The engine related measurements are shown in this mode. The page number displayed may
depend on the type of engine (J1939, MTU or without communication interface).
Some parameters may only be shown for some engine models.

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Page B.01 reports status information related to the PMCB network. This includes the number of
network devices, the operating mode of the load function, the identifier of the pilot generator and
the list of priorities.
Page B.02 shows the measurements concerning the generation of energy by the single generators
and all the generators in the PMCB network.
Page B.03 shows the value of the active and reactive powers for each generator connected to the
BUS line.
Pressing ENTER in this mode, opens the programming menu of the load function
parameters directly.
See the following document for the meaning of the parameters: EAAM0193XX(Parameters
Table).
In this mode, you can access events and data recording databases.
A number and time/date stamp identify each record.
The number is shown in the top right line of the multifunctional display with the total number of
records.
When the archive is full, a new record overwrites the old one; so the identification number may
change in time.
Enable the mode with the ENTER button. A menu will guide you through the selection of the
required function.
WARNING: Before proceeding with manual synchronization, check the
configuration is set so the circuit breaker cannot close in the case of a phase speed
alignment error.
With the lockable selector in the MAN position, depending on the plant type and on how the panel
is wired, you can command the closing of the GCB or MCB with manual synchronization.
In order to use this procedure, the DICHRON expansion module or an external (SINCHRO-
CHECK) synchroscope must be installed.
In MAN mode, with the engine and the generator running and network/bus voltages present (BUS
LIVE indicator steady on), the function can be activated by pressing the button of the open circuit
breaker (MCB or GCB ).
When the button is pressed, the circuit breaker will not close, but the manual SYNCHRO function is
activated and synchronization page M.04 is displayed automatically. If the DICHRON module is
used, the page will display a synchroscope, otherwise the external synchroscope will be powered.

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To adjust the engine speed and/or voltage manually, press the ENTER button and the MODE
button to select speed and voltage regulation; use the UP and DOWN buttons to
change the percentage value (%). When the synchroscope indicates the circuit breaker can be
closed, press the circuit breaker button again (MCB or GCB ) and hold it down until
the circuit breaker has closed.
At any time, pressing EXIT disables the speed manual commands and you can change page.
Changing the page aborts the manual synchronization procedure.
Note: The function described can only be used if the system hasn't been configured to use an
external potentiometer to regulate the speed; in this case the speed can only be changed using the
potentiometer.
Make sure that after the circuit breaker closes, the speed reference is set as
close as possible to the nominal value so Gen-set can regulate the power properly.
Warning: As some slow power ramps may have been set, check the command
against the “Power reference” value shown in the same page and not against the
value of the power actually produced.
In network parallel applications with BASE LOAD or IMPORT/EXPORTfunctions, you can regulate
the power supplied manually without having to change the parameter that defines the regulated
power directly.
Go to page M.05, press the ENTER button and the MODE button to select either
"power reference" and/or "power factor reference"; using the UP button to increase the value
and the DOWN button to decrease the value set as a percentage (%). The value to be
changed is highlighted as a negative.
Press the ENTER button to exit the regulation procedure.
Note: The function described is only available if no external potentiometer has been configured for
power regulation.

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Gen-set can display messages in various languages.
To select another language, turn the lockable selector to OFF/RESET, and when you power up
Gen-set press the STOP and START buttons simultaneously until the following
message appears on the display:
Special Function
Function [RESERVED]
Press the ENTER button, use the UP and DOWN buttons to scroll to [LANGUAGE],
then press ENTER again; you will now be asked to enter the password.
Press ENTER and use the UP and DOWN buttons to set the password value to 1.
When you enter the correct password, the language selection page will be displayed.
Press ENTER and use the UP and DOWN buttons to set the right language; confirm
with the ENTER button.
To exit the special mode, power down Gen-set, wait for a few seconds, then power it up again.
Note:in this phase do not press the STOP and START buttons.
Gen-set implements the full management of the fuel pump, to pump fuel from the storage tank to
the tank on the generator. The pump can be managed automatically or manually using the controls
on the front panel.
With the lockable selector in the MAN, AUTO or TEST position, select the “STATUS
INFORMATION S.xx” mode using the UP and DOWN buttons. Scroll through the pages
with the LEFT or RIGHT buttons until you reach page S.04. In this page you can start
the standard setting procedure by pressing the ENTER button (square brackets flashing
[xxxxxxx]), and then use the UP and DOWN buttons to change the command:
AUTOMATIC (the pump starts automatically when the low fuel level sensor
sends a signal, and stops pumping when the max. fuel level is reached)
MANUAL-ON (pump on - the pump starts and will only stop when the max. fuel
level is reached).

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MANUAL-OFF (pump off)
Press the ENTER button to confirm the selection.
Note: The second option (MANUAL-ON) can be inhibited by Gen-set, in relation to the fuel level
(the pump will not start when the tank is full).
With the lockable selector in position MAN, AUTO or TEST, from any page or mode, you can
open page “S.04 fuel pump page” with the sequence of buttons SHIFT and EXIT
.
Pressing the sequence of buttons SHIFT and EXIT again, you can change the fuel
pump command from:
MANUAL-ON (pump on - the pump starts and will only stop when the max. fuel
level is reached).
ANUAL-OFF (pump off)
You can use Gen-set to set the temperature the heating unit is turned on or off in the
programming mode as described in paragraph 4 by changing the PREHEATING parameter.
If the OFF switching temperature is set lower or equal to the ON switching temperature, the
heating unit is disabled.

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